...we took an infamous walk on an infamous bridge, Hon. Thanks for taking the chance to ask me on that first date and thanks for asking for another and another and another :) All My Love, Forever.
And just in case anyone else cares to know about that first date, here's what I journaled a couple months ago on a scrapbook page titled "First Date"...
"Two flower deliveries – one from MaryLee and Janiece with best wishes and one from Tony himself. Absent parents (my thoughtful mother had talked Dad into taking her to town for supper so he wouldn’t be there to give Tony the third degree.) A bazillion outfits that didn’t feel right. Finally settled on the purple sweater and purple and teal skirt with black hose and black flats – an outfit Tony remembers to this day and ironically, what ended up being our wedding colors. Dinner at Bill Knapp’s in Midland, Michigan, where I knew something was up when I was able to eat my entire meal without feeling like I was going to throw up. Then we took a walk on the Tridge. It was the fastest, coldest walk I think I’ve ever experienced there and since it was our first date he was a foot or two away from me. Another quick walk through the mall and then a stroll through Meijer. After that we took a LONG drive around Midland city limits, just talking, getting to know one another. Then home after I’d shared way too much information about my family. No goodnight kiss (which was a good thing) but a promise of another date the next week. Perfect!"
